© Peter Retkovsky
© Peter Retkovsky
5 Rand Afurika Tshipembe - iSewula Afrika
2014 year| Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring | 9.5 g | 26.0 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 5 Rand 5 ZAR = USD 0.29 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Thickness | 3.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#70790 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Wildebeest in the center with "5 RAND" in between the center and the ring, and lines of "SARB" microtext (25 on the right side, 32 on the left)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
ALS
RAND
SARB SARB SARB ...
Engraver: Arthur Sutherland
Edge
Security edge with the initials of the South Africa Reserve Bank and the face value repeated 10 times.
Lettering: SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5
Comment
Legends in the 11 Official Languages of the Republic of South Africa:Afrikaans: Suid-Afrika
English: South Africa
Sesotho and Sepedi: Afrika Borwa
Tswana: Aforika Borwa
Xhosa: uMzantsi Afrika
Zulu: iNingizimu Afrika
Ndebele: iSewula frika
Venda: Afurika Tshipembe
siSwati: Ningizimu Afrika
Tsonga: Afrika Dzonga
Interesting fact
The 5 Rand coin features a unique design that represents the country's diverse cultures. The coin's reverse side features a traditional African village scene, while the obverse side features a portrait of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president and a prominent anti-apartheid revolutionary. This design serves as a symbol of the country's rich history and its commitment to preserving its cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Rand (Afurika Tshipembe - iSewula Afrika) 2014 coin.
